Mauritania vs Cape Verde Prediction and Betting Tips | 19th November 2024
Mauritania will play host to Cape Verde at Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya in the Africa Cup of Nations qualification clash on Tuesday. Both teams occupy the bottom positions of their group ahead of the final matchday of the qualifiers.
Mauritania have managed just one victory in their last five qualifying matches, drawing once and losing thrice. Those results have left them fourth on four points in Group C, with their hopes of reaching the second spot and snatching qualification now hanging by a thread. The hosts would need a win and hope Egypt crush Botswana to qualify.
Al-Murabitun lost 2-0 in the reverse fixture last September, with former Lille striker, Ryan Mendes, hitting his 83rd and 84th goals for Cape Verde. Mauritania participated in the last three Afcon editions, but are on the verge of missing out in the upcoming continental showpiece. However, there is a glimmer of hope, should they win.
Cape Verde have almost the same stats as Mauritania in Group C, having won once, drawn once and lost thrice. However, they sit third in the group with four points, just above Mauritania on goal difference. The visitors will be preparing for a shot at revenge from Mauritania, whom they defeated 2-0 during their first meeting in the group.
Blue Sharks reached the quarterfinals at the 2023 Afcon in Cote d’Ivoire – the second time they finished in the last eight. They have been to the continental tournament four times but may fail to make it this time. Defeating Mauritania would not be enough to force a passage. It would depend on the outcome of Egypt vs Botswana.
Mauritania vs Cape Verde Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Both teams have met four times, with Mauritania winning once, Cape Verde twice and one game ending in a draw.
- Mauritania have played 14 matches this year, winning twice, drawing thrice and losing nine times.
- Mauritania have won once and lost thrice in their last four matches at home in all competitions.
- Cape Verde have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Mauritania have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches the same as Cape Verde.
Mauritania vs Cape Verde Prediction
If Mauritania intend to make it to the upcoming Afcon, they would need to win and win big.
Cape Verde have lost much steam in the qualifiers. We are unsure if they still possess the resources to cross the finish line in style.
Mauritania come in as the favourites based on home advantage and momentum.
Prediction: Mauritania 3-1 Cape Verde
Mauritania vs Cape Verde Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Mauritania
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Mauritania to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Cape Verde to score - Yes